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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993 12 00 - System OperationsSYSTEM OPERATIONS After the Acquisition, the System will be managed by the Sebastian Utilities Department ("Utilities Department") which functions as a separate department of the City. The Utilities Department presently operates one (1) water supply, treatment, storage, and distribution and transmission facility, and one (1) wastewater collection and transmission facility, collectively known as the "Park Place/Palm Lake Club" water and wastewater system. The Utilities Department is operated under the direction of the Utilities Director, who is directly responsible to the City Manager. After the Acquisition, it is anticipated that the Utilities Department will consist of four (4) specific divisions which will report to the Utilities Director. The Utilities Department presently consists of three (3) employees - a director, clerical assistant, and a utility service worker. Customer service and billing are managed by an account clerk in the City's Finance Department. Time spent by the account clerk on utility matters is charged to the Utilities Department budget. The Park Place/Palm Lake Club water plant is currently operated by a Class "C" independent operator under contract with the City. After the acquisition of the GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater System, four (4) employees will be added to the Utilities Department, including two (2) licensed wastewater operators. Based on discussions with the City, it is anticipated that the two plant operators, service worker, and customer service account clerk currently employed by GDU will be hired by the City upon Acquisition. It is anticipated that one wastewater operator will receive his water treatment plant operator's license by December 12, 1993. During the transitionary period following the acquisition of the GDU water and wastewater systems, the City will retain the Class "C" independent water treatment plant operator, currently under contract, to oversee operations at the GDU water plant until such time as the operator's services are no longer necessary. Currently, the three (3) employees that GDU employs for the Sebastian Highlands system perform all operations of both the water and wastewater plants under their Division Manager's operator's license. Heavy construction work is performed by outside licensed contractors on an as -needed basis. An organizational chart of the Utilities Department is shown on Figure at the end of this Report and a description of the individual divisions is summarized below: Administration. This functional unit will consist of two (2) employees, the Utilities Director and Administrative Assistant. They will be responsible for the supervision of the three (3) divisions of the Utilities Department, as well as coordinating financial activities involved with the 1 utilities. The administrative personnel will coordinate and supervise the daily operation and planning of improvements and expansion to the water and wastewater facilities. Regular reporting requirements of the various local, state, and federal regulatory agencies involved in water and sewer issues is a responsibility of these personnel. In addition, the administrative personnel will act as the liaison between consultants, contractors, material suppliers, and general public. They will be responsible for the department's budget, purchase orders, material requisitions, and updating the assets of the system. All correspondence, memorandums, and minor reports and studies will be a function of the Administration. Customer Service. This division, after the acquisition of the GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater System, will consist of one (1) employee in the Utilities Department and one (1) employee in the Finance Department (as support personnel) and is responsible for all customer relations and accounting. They will be responsible for preparing, mailing, and posting all bills, preparing financial reports, and responding to customer complaints. Water and Wastewater Plant Operations. This division, after the acquisition of the GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater System, will have a total of two (2) employees, which will be responsible for water and wastewater treatment plant operations. The water plant operations function is responsible for the supply, treatment, and storage of water and for the operation, maintenance, and regulatory reporting of such operations of the wastewater treatment and effluent disposal facilities. This division will also be responsible for providing the City's water customers with a safe and reliable supply of drinking water which meets all local, state, and federal standards for potable water quality. Line and Plant Maintenance. This division, after the acquisition of the GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater System, consists of two (2) employees. This division is currently responsible for the maintenance of the existing 3.3 miles of water mains, 2.9 miles of gravity sewer, 510 feet of sewer force mains, 16 fire hydrants and the 4 wastewater lift stations located throughout the City's existing water distribution and wastewater collection transmission facilities. After acquisition, this division will also be responsible for the maintenance of more than 31.3 miles of water mains, 9.2 miles of gravity sewers and over 3.8 miles of sewer force mains throughout the City that currently make up the GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater System, as well as the 133 fire hydrants and six (6) wastewater lift stations located throughout the System. This division will provide repair and maintenance of leaks and F major line breaks, new installations, lift station repairs, correction of sewer backups, general water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance, and meter reading. The division will be assisted by employees of the existing GDU-Sebastian Highlands water and wastewater treatment plant operations and independent outside contractors, depending upon the manpower requirements of the job. The Utilities Department plans on utilizing the services of the Sebastian Public Works Department for assistance on any emergency repairs which warrant additional personnel and equipment beyond the current capability of the Utilities Department. 3 CITY OF SEBASTIAN UTILITIES DEPARTMENT DECEMBER, 1993 UTILITIES DIRECTOR RICHARD B. VOTAPKA, P.E. ADMINISTRATIVE PLANT OPERATOR ASSISTANT SUPERVISOR NANCY VEIDT RON BRISKIE ACCOUNT CLERK ACCOUNT CLERK MARGEPOOLE FINANCE DEPT. SUPPORT PLANTOPERATOR TOM STIRTZINGER LINE AND PLANT MAINTENANCE 'O•_t .eUa LINE AND PLANT MAINTENANCE AUGHTMAN CRUCE